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Gearo Family History

Gearo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Geary, Gero, Gear, Genaro, Gears, Pearo, Bear, Hearn, Beard, Aro

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Where is the Gearo family from?

You can see how Gearo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gearo families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Gearo family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gearo's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gearo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Gearo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Gearo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Gearo. For the veterans among your Gearo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gearo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gearo in 1972 was 63, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gearo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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